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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 716.22 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 716.22 and 246.23 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 716.22 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/716.22 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 716.22 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 176,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,354.85/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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